There are about 10,000 trappers in New York. This number varies depending on the year and fur market conditions.

For more information on trapping, please read Trapping and Furbearer Management in North American Wildlife Conservation (PDF) (3.5 MB). It is a compilation of the knowledge, insights, and experiences of professional wildlife biologists who are responsible for the conservation of wildlife resources throughout the United States and Canada. It is published by the Northeast Section of The Wildlife Society.